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Botulism Types: Wound Botulism
Botulism spores are present in the soil. The spores can enter a wound that is contaminated with soil. If the bacteria start growing in the wound, the botulism toxin is produced by the bacteria, causing illness. Images
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Last Updated: Jul 19, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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